Dr Bergs Healthy Keto And Intermittent Fasting Podcast

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the healthiest foods and some of the unhealthiest foods. Food is defined as that which is eaten to sustain life, provide energy, and promote the growth and repair of tissues. By this definition, everything we eat should not be defined as food! Ultra-processed foods do not sustain life, provide energy, or promote the growth of tissues. Ultra-processed foods, also known as junk foods, create the most disease. Ultra-processed foods can be described as foods that have been altered in an extreme way, either chemically, mechanically, or with heat. These “foods” should be completely eliminated from the diet. Foods like Doritos are packed full of chemically altered GMO ingredients. They contain large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids and are shelf-stable for long periods of time. Ultra-processed foods often contain three main ingredients: synthetic sugars, synthetic starches, and synthetic seed oils. Avoid these ingredients. Here are the 8 healthiest foods: 1. Red

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to find good information on how to support a healthy body. Sifting through the various ideas on health and wellness can be overwhelming, and many suggestions are outdated at best—and deadly at worst. If you want to ruin your health, common health advice like eating everything in moderation or having multiple small meals a day are good places to start. If you want to take back your health—if you want to know how to thrive and not just (barely) survive, you’ve made it to the right place. In my videos, articles, books, and many other resources, I don’t just focus on weight loss. I promote a healthy, natural way of supporting the body and taking your well-being to the next level. Remember, it’s not "lose weight to get healthy." It’s "get healthy to lose weight."

In this podcast, we’re going to look at some of the signs and causes of dementia and things you can do to combat dementia. The first sign of dementia can occur as early as ten years before you have any cognitive changes. It takes many years for dementia to develop, and sensory changes that involve the loss of smell and vision often occur well before any other symptoms. Here are 10 of the most common early signs of dementia: 1. Sensory problems (loss of smell) 2. Sensory problems (vision) 3. Sleeping problems 4. Agitation/Low tolerance to stress 5. Restlessness 6. Aggression 7. Memory issues 8. Emotional drop (depression, anxiety, lack of emotion) 9. Incontinence 10. Constipation Memory issues can show up as an inability to recognize the time on a clock, mixing up words, lagging before answering questions, loss of spatial recognition, and lack of focus or concentration. Chronic inflammation and insulin resistance are often seen in people who have dementia. Insulin resistance deprives the nerve cells

In this podcast, I’m going to share a recipe for a powerful, natural antibiotic drink that you can make at home. The overuse of antibiotics is a major issue in the United States. Overuse of antibiotics leads to antibiotic resistance. This means that the microbes that are not killed by the antibiotics become stronger and resistant. When you take antibiotics again, they don’t work as well anymore. Antibiotics do not kill yeast or viruses, but they do kill good microbes that keep the yeast at bay. This is why a common side effect of antibiotics is an overgrowth of candida or yeast. Weaker antibiotics like penicillin and tetracycline work by slowing the growth of microbial reproduction. Stronger antibiotics like Cipro and Levaquin come with strong side effects and a black box warning. If you have to take stronger antibiotics, always take magnesium, vitamin E, and probiotics along with them. After taking antibiotics, it could take weeks or even years to get your original microbes back. Because 80% of your im

Today, I’m going to share a few weight loss tips that will help you tap into fat-burning very quickly. Weight loss can be simple if you utilize the right techniques! 1. Follow a keto diet—consume the right fats and the right types of protein. A keto diet is low in carbs, but there are some specific guidelines you should follow to lose weight quickly. Avoid omega-6 fatty acids found in seed oils like corn oil, soy oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil. Consumption of these ultra-processed, highly inflammatory seed oils directly correlates with obesity rates. Seed oils are often hidden in salad dressings and fast food and can even be found in animal feed. It’s also important to choose the correct proteins on keto. Opt for high-quality proteins like grass-fed, grass-finished beef and wild-caught fish. 2. Eat a large salad every day. A large salad each day provides potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C, and phytonutrients. If your salad greens are grown in healthy, living soil,

Today, we’re going to talk about the many uses and benefits of black seed oil. Black seed oil is beneficial for the following: •Asthma •Allergies •Digestion •Cancer •Skin inflammation •Diabetes •Insulin resistance Black seed oil supports the beta cells found in the pancreas that regulate insulin, which helps support a healthy weight. Black seed oil also supports healthy immune function, specifically protecting against autoimmune diseases. T-regulatory cells work to dampen an overactive immune system, which helps prevent and decrease autoimmune responses. Black seed oil supports this function of the immune system. Black seed oil helps regulate inflammation and helps increase interferon—an immune compound that interferes with the function of infections and viruses. It’s also rich in a compound known as thymoquinone. Many different cultures have used black seed oil for several thousand years. It was even found in King Tut’s tomb! Some people take black seed oil to support brain health because it can incr

Today, we’re going to examine the amazing benefits of fasting. Not only is fasting the most powerful thing you can do for weight loss, but it’s also an effective natural remedy for countless health conditions. Fasting addresses the deeper root causes of many health problems: insulin resistance and mitochondrial damage. Intermittent fasting activates growth hormone and lowers insulin, allowing you to tap into your fat cells. If insulin is high, fat can not be utilized for energy. One of the best indicators that intermittent fasting is working is that your appetite will go away. Fasting also offers cognitive benefits. It eliminates brain fog and improves focus, concentration, and memory. It also elevates your mood and improves the immune system. Fasting is not starving! Your stored body fat provides energy while you’re not eating. The average person has over 100,000 calories of stored energy in their fat cells. Prolonged fasting involves fasting for a couple of days or longer. Prolonged fasting helps gen

In this podcast, we’re going to look at some of the causes of dry skin and wrinkles, as well as the best natural remedies. Anything you put on the skin gets directly absorbed into your body. Many chemicals are lurking in your skincare products and makeup. Along with the things we apply directly to our skin, pollution, smoking, diet, and UV radiation all affect the health and look of our skin. Because your skin is mainly composed of protein and fat, a low-fat diet is one of the worst things for your skin. Seed oils, synthetic starches, and synthetic sugars also have detrimental effects on your skin health. Seed oils like corn oil, cottonseed oil, canola oil, soy oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil are very high in omega-6 fatty acids. These highly processed oils are deodorized and decolorized and are made using solvents like hexane. They can get lodged into your membranes and can stay there for two and a half to three years. When you consume too many omega-6 fatty acids (seed oils) and not enough omeg

In this video, I’m going to show you how to make natural toothpaste to help eliminate tartar and prevent it from coming back. Tartar is a calcified, pale, yellow, hard substance that accumulates on your teeth. It can lead to gingivitis as well as bad breath. Tartar is made up of a colony of bacteria that survives in something called a biofilm. Biofilms contain bacteria, fungi, yeast, and candida. Tartar biofilms ferment carbohydrates in your mouth and release lactic acid, which can leach away your calcium and cause cavities. Many ancient cultures used natural toothpaste, but these recipes were very abrasive and wore down the teeth. This homemade toothpaste recipe is far more gentle yet still effective at removing plaque. To make this toothpaste, combine the following ingredients: •3 drops of either clove oil, peppermint oil, or cinnamon oil, or a pinch of turmeric powder •¼ teaspoon hydrogen peroxide •¼ teaspoon baking soda •¼ teaspoon raw honey or manuka honey •½ cup water Mix these ingredients

In this podcast, we’re going to look at some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar and lemon juice and how they can be used to make an effective, natural liver cleanser. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar is the main source of its benefits. Apple cider vinegar can help combat insulin resistance and make you more sensitive to insulin. When you’re more insulin-sensitive, you have better blood sugar, better cognitive function, less stored fat in the liver, and less inflammation. Apple cider vinegar also helps reduce oxidative stress and can slow free radical damage. It helps you store glycogen in the liver, which helps with exercise and stamina. Apple cider vinegar improves digestion and can decrease bloating and appetite. Fairchild’s Apple Cider Vinegar is a great option because it’s organic and not diluted. Organic apple cider vinegar is the best choice, and “the mother” is not always necessary. Lemon juice has potent anti-inflammatory properties and is packed full of antioxidants. You can juice a l

Today, we’re going to look at seventeen different superfoods and the nutritional deficiencies they can help fix. We’re going to examine the deficiency, the symptoms, and the superfood solution! 1. Scaly, flaky skin •Caused by an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency or by consuming excess omega-6 fatty acids •Increase cod liver oil, fish oil, or salmon 2. Eyelid twitching and general twitching •Calcium deficiency caused by alkalosis •Drink one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water a few times a day 3. Pink toothbrush after brushing your teeth •Mild case of scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) •Consume bell peppers or raw sauerkraut 4. Panic attacks •Related to a vitamin B1 deficiency •Take nutritional yeast 5. Constipation •Take castor oil 6. Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction •Caused by a zinc deficiency •Consume more oysters or red meat 7. Bruising •Vitamin K1 deficiency •Add more dark, leafy green vegetables to your diet 8. Menopausal symptoms •You need more cholesterol to build ho

In this podcast, we’re going to talk about the absolute worst food for your heart! Here are some of the side effects: •Primary driver of heart disease •Creates inflammation inside the arteries •Consumption directly correlates with heart disease •Creates oxidative LDL inside your arteries •Increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome •Causes lipid peroxidation •Increases the risk of clotting •Creates oxidative stress This food is an industrial product that is heated five times, contains added chemicals, and is devoid of anything living at all. The food we’re talking about is seed oil! Vegetable oil is one of the most commonly used seed oils and isn’t really made of vegetables at all. Seed oils are generally composed of corn, cottonseed, canola, or soy oil. Vegetable oil is an unsaturated fatty acid, so it’s very unstable and susceptible to oxidation. Light, air, oxygen, and temperature can all cause seed oils to oxidize. Seed oils are in so many of our foods. They’re used in cooking but also

Today, we’re going to take a look at how salt can effectively get rid of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and mold in the body. Salt causes water to move out of the cell, eliminating these pathogens through dehydration. Salt thins mucus with this same mechanism. Salt removes water from the mucus, making it thinner so that it can be more easily expelled from the body. To eliminate mucus using salt, dissolve a teaspoon of sea salt (not table salt) in a glass of water. Drink or gargle the salt water. This exposes the mouth and throat to salt, which helps to get rid of mucus, improves immunity, and strengthens the autonomic nervous system. You can also use diluted apple cider vinegar. This changes the pH and helps kill microbes. A Neti pot uses nasal irrigation to gently send a stream of diluted salt water through your sinuses, helping to thin the mucus. If you have a constant post-nasal drip, you may have a fungal infection or mold issue going on in your sinuses, and cutting sugar from your diet may help. You can

We’re going to look at some of the causes of trigeminal neuralgia and potential remedies. There are two types of trigeminal neuralgia. Type 1 trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by unilateral, sudden, brief, shooting, or stabbing pain. It can reoccur every two seconds to two minutes from twice a day to 200 times per day. Type 2 trigeminal neuralgia is described as achy and chronic rather than intense. Research has found associations between polyunsaturated fatty acids and several chronic diseases, including trigeminal neuralgia. Omega-6 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are highly inflammatory and are a large part of the average diet. Research involving cadavers showed that many people who had trigeminal neuralgia also had certain viruses known to infect the ganglion (nerve bundles). The following viruses have been associated with trigeminal neuralgia: •Herpes virus (HHV6) •Shingles •Epstein-Barr virus •Cytomegaloviruses These viruses are considered latent viruses because they go in a

In this video, we’re going to talk about the foods to eat and avoid for optimal liver health. The liver removes toxins from the body, turning them into harmless water-soluble particles. The liver can have three main problems affecting its function: a fatty liver, inflammation of the liver, and scar tissue or cirrhosis of the liver. Among many other things, the liver helps: •Turn ammonia into urea •Buffer/regulate hormones •Convert thyroid hormone T4 to T3 •Support growth hormone and IGF-1 •Activate vitamin D •Produce bile •Store glycogen •Support immune function Alcohol and excessive sugar intake negatively affect your liver function, as well as the following: 1. Soy protein isolates 2. Seed oils 3. High-fructose corn syrup 4. Refined starches 5. Glucose syrup Ultra-processed foods are very damaging to the liver. Keep your liver healthy by eating whole foods and avoiding GMO foods, heavily processed foods, and synthetic ingredients. Incorporate the following foods into your diet to support the healt

In this podcast, we’re going to look at the causes of nocturia and the best natural solutions. Nocturia is the urge to urinate at night when you should be sleeping, and it can interfere with your ability to get a good night’s sleep. Nocturia is usually said to be caused by a bladder infection, a kidney infection, prostate issues, or aging. People with nocturia are not typically urinating a full bladder of urine. This means there must be an issue with the sensors in the bladder or the valve of the bladder. If there’s too much sugar in the blood, a phenomenon known as osmotic diuresis can occur. This causes excess sugar and water to be excreted, which is why diabetics and people who are obese are at an increased risk for nocturia. If you have sleep apnea, you are also at an increased risk for nocturia. Insulin resistance is the leading cause of obesity, diabetes, and sleep apnea, all of which lead to nocturia. Research has shown that insulin resistance itself can cause nocturia. The best way to addres

Today, we’re going to take a look at vitamin B1, also known as thiamine. Vitamin B1 is intimately involved with the function of the mitochondria, so if you’re deficient, low energy is one of the first symptoms. The more carbs and sugar you consume, the more B1 you need. This is because vitamin B1 is necessary to burn glucose. Even on a ketogenic diet, you'll still burn glucose for certain functions of the body. Vitamin B1 is water soluble, so it isn't stored in the body for long periods. This makes it easier to become deficient. B1 is also important for the myelin sheath—the coating on your nerves. B1 is crucial for the proper function of the autonomic nervous system and specifically affects the vagus nerve. The following conditions and symptoms are related to a deficiency in vitamin B1: •Gastroparesis (slow digestive system) •GERD •Peripheral neuropathy •Regurgitation of bile •Excessive sweating or no sweating at all •Excessive tears or no tears at all •Dizziness when standing up •Irritab

Today, I’m going to tell you how you can easily get rid of puffy eyes. Puffy eyes are also referred to as eye bags or periorbital edema. Puffy eyes are often treated medically with steroids, antihistamines, and other medications. Cucumbers and undereye patches can provide temporary relief but do not solve the problem. High levels of sodium can cause puffy eyes, and the kidneys are often involved, but the root cause of puffy eyes is too much sugar in the bloodstream. When you have too much sugar in your bloodstream, you also have too much insulin in your bloodstream. This can eventually lead to insulin resistance and cause your body to retain sodium. After long periods of excessive sugar consumption, your kidneys can become overloaded. This often shows up in the eyelids before other parts of the body. Excessive sugar consumption causes fluid retention and sodium retention along with the following: •Decreased potassium •Activation of the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) •Increased renin I

In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at some of the amazing health benefits you’ll experience if you eliminate sugar from your diet for two weeks. The following side effects can occur in as little as two weeks without sugar: •Slimmer face (less round/puffy) •Less puffy eyelids •Reduced belly fat •No more carb cravings •Decreased hunger/more satisfaction after meals •Improved mood •Improved attention and focus (mental clarity) •No more fluid retention •Decreased pain and inflammation •Decreased bloating and abdominal pain •Improved sleep quality •More relaxation/decreased adrenal stress •Improved skin When avoiding sugar, you also need to avoid refined starches, which can be even worse than sugar! Refined starches go through a refining process known as hydrolysis, which breaks the starches down. This process causes a more significant effect on your blood sugar than sugar itself. For example, maltodextrin has a glycemic index between 110 and 136, while sugar and glucose have a glycemic index of 65

SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4aI2z2g Let’s talk about what would happen if you added cereal to your breakfast every morning. Years of consuming cereal can have serious impacts on your health. Cereal contains hidden sugar, starch, and carbohydrates. Certain starches and carbohydrates can affect your blood sugar levels even more than sugar can. Many people think cereal is healthy because it contains whole grains. However, sugar, combined with protein in whole grains, can lead to a myriad of health concerns. Whole grains also contain gluten, and many people have either an allergy or intolerance to it. Phytic acid in whole grains blocks mineral absorption. The synthetic vitamins in cereal are also completely different from vitamins in nature. Not to mention that the sugar in the cereal will nullify the effects of the synthetic vitamins. Many types of cereal contain ingredients that are GMO, as well as artificial colorings and preservatives. Cereal is ultra-processed junk food. Her